5x7: A Fashion Week Photo Journal

Caroline Issa

Ecutive fashion director, Tank Magazine

Day 7: New York, September 12, 2012

"I kind of have no idea how widespread the massive American brands communicate, especially because I live in London. I hosted the J. Crew FNO party Friday night. There were these incredible teenagers coming into the shop and taking pictures, and I don't know if it's recognition from the campaign or what, but it's kind of bizarre to see them."

Chris Bosh

Power forward, Miami Heat

Day 7: New York, September 12, 2012

"The traffic is the worst part of fashion week. It's a lot of unnessisary pressure. Sometimes I've been waiting a year to see a particular show, and I might not make it because I'm running late. I guess it's a part of having it in NYC. You have to take the good with the bad."

Michael Williams

Founder, A Continuous Lean

Day 6: New York, September 11, 201

"I feel bad going to shows because it's like, do they really need me? I don't need to go take up space at these things, you know? But I try to go and support everyone when invited. I should just get that out of the way."

Dao-Yi

Owner and co-founder, Public School

Day 7: New York, September 12, 2012

"I think this entire thing is just about enjoying the moment and not taking it too seriously. We're really just trying to present our point of view, stick to it, be original, be honest. Just take the moment in, and be thankful for the opportunity and position to be able to present your point of view."

Johan Lindenberg

Founder, J. Lindeberg and BLK DNM

Day 7: New York, September 12, 2012

"Photgraphy, photography, photography. That's the next thing. I want to go deep on it. Maybe from photo to film, but right now, photography."

Caroline Issa

Ecutive fashion director, Tank Magazine

Day 6: New York, September 11, 2012

"I think the biggest misconception about me is that I'm really well-coiffed and totally prepared. At least, I hope that's the impression. I'm the complete opposite. I don't have time to go get a blow-dry. I sort of just throw everything together and put a bit of lipstick on, and hope that I look okay."

Chris Bosh

Power forward, Miami Heat

Day 6: New York, September 11, 2012

"Sometimes I fan out when I meet a designer. It's kind of weird when we both admire each other. Most of the time, it's a two-way street. It's always great to put a face and personality with the clothes."

Michael Williams

Founder, A Continuous Lean

Day 6: New York, September 11, 2012

"I think there's so much good design and so much talent in America. I think it transcends region and country. Look at someone like Tom Ford, who's from Texas and is super-talented, one of the most well-regarded designers in the world. I think that America is a very interesting and diverse place, and I think there's a lot of talent here. Does that mean that there's not great stuff elsewhere? No, and I think to not appreciate that is absurd."

Dao-Yi

Owner and co-founder, Public School

Day 6: New York, September 11, 2012

"Menswear is having its moment. For forever it's been the redheaded stepchild—womenswear really drives couture and high fashion. And certainly with womenswear, you can do so much more with the silhouette and the models, and the muses are all beautiful. That's what fashion is, at the core of it. We're just excited to be in the mix."

Johan Lindenberg

Founder, J. Lindeberg and BLK DNM

Day 6: New York, September 11, 2012

"My ideal women is a fusion between Patty Smith and Brigitte Bardot—chic and raw."

Caroline Issa

Ecutive fashion director, Tank Magazine

Day 5: New York, September 10, 2012

"I do a lot of tailoring and inject a bit of color in there. Keep it really simple, with easy pieces you can throw together and potentially put into one surprising outfit, whether it's a bright color or ornate details—simple, maybe, with a little bit of a twist."

Chris Bosh

Power forward, Miami Heat

Day 5: New York, September 10, 2012

"My wife and I help each other out, style-wise. She loves dressing up, and she's my best friend. Fashion Week is just another thing we do. We do everything together. Sometimes I even drop hints, like (hint) my birthday (hint)."

Michael Williams

Founder, A Continuous Lean

Day 5: New York, September 10, 2012

"I think fashion shows generally have to be in close proximity to a bar. That's the most important thing."

Dao-Yi Chow

Owner and co-founder, Public School

Day 5: New York, September 10, 2012

"If I could have anyone, dead or alive, perform at our show, I would have Twin Shadow open, then the Cure for the first act, Morrissey for the second act, and have B.I.G. Close."

Johan Lindeberg

Founder, J. Lindeberg and BLK DNM

Day 5: New York, September 10, 2012

"I first got into fashion because my girlfriend at the time was a designer. I started quite late. I was always very on. But I definitely started quite late, work-wise. "

**Caroline Issa

**Ecutive fashion director, Tank Magazine

Day 4: New York, September 9, 2012

"I remember the day I fell in love with fashion. It was when Stefano Pilati did his YSL collection with all the wigs... I sort of left loving everything that I did, forever to come."

**Chris Bosh

**Power forward, Miami Heat

Day 4: New York, September 9, 2012

"I'm tall, but I'm not too wide. I just need room for my legs. If there was someone in front I'd probably have a problem. I don't have to sit in the front row, but ya know, it's preferred."

**Michael Williams

**Founder, A Continuous Lean

Day 4: New York, September 9, 2012

"A lot of times the music at the shows is weird and remix-y. But, I think the music totally adds to everything, it's always so loud. The music is so loud it envelops you—it's amazing."

**Dao-Yi Chow

**Owner and co-founder, Public School

Day 4: New York, September 9, 2012

"What would we splurge on for our show, if money wasn't a factor? It sounds random, but it would be building out our own floor, instead of whatever the existing floor is—especially for this season. We really wanted to do a herringbone, old-school floor, but with something like that, none of my kids would've been able to go to college."

Johan Lindeberg

Founder, J. Lindeberg and BLK DNM

Day 4: New York, September 9, 2012

"Fashion's Night Out was a great way for designers to communicate their brand. Thursday, we had George Lewis and Twin Shadow do a solo gig in our store... Beautiful."

**Caroline Issa

**Ecutive fashion director, Tank Magazine

Day 3: New York, September 8, 2012

"During the shows, I love it when there's music you want to dance to. I'm not that serious—you can definitely see me tapping or shaking my head, trying to keep my body still."

**Chris Bosh

**Power forward, Miami Heat

Day 3: New York, September 8, 2012

"The people are my favorite part. It's New York City. You can make it whatever you want. All kinds of people, all kinds of outfits. It's always interesting how people express themselves."

**Michael Williams

**Founder, A Continuous Lean

Day 3: New York, September 8, 2012

"I once met Heidi Klum at this event, and I still hold Heidi as the ideal. I think that she's the most beautiful woman. Generally I go to fashion shows and look at the models and I'm sort of off-put by it, to be honest. I think that they look good in the clothes, and wear those things well, and fit an ideal, but I think the Victoria's Secret, whatever the thing they do is with the angels, those are voluptuous women, and fashion show models generally are very very not my type. "

**Dao-Yi Chow

**Owner and co-founder, Public School

Day 3: New York, September 8, 2012

"If I could have anyone walk in our show, dead or alive, it'd definitely be James Dean. In terms of him being tough and irreverent and not giving a fuck, he was the best. That whole attitude speaks to our aesthetic."

Johan Lindeberg

Founder, J. Lindeberg and BLK DNM

Day 3: New York, September 8, 2012

"I think for a man in particular, we have things we really love. Something I'm trying to teach my daughter, every day, is how to express yourself by being yourself. New York City allows you to do that."

**Caroline Issa

**Ecutive fashion director, Tank Magazine

Day 2: New York, September 7, 2012

"I grew up in Canada, but I've been living in London for the last eleven years. I guess what I bring to Fashion Week is a bit of European flavor. It's tough to think about it individually, when we all contribute."

**Chris Bosh

**Power forward, Miami Heat

Day 2: New York, September 7, 2012

"My style is definitely a happy medium between dressy and comfortable. You want to look good, and it's my business to look professional. There's a time for cool pieces, though, so I try to sneak in as many as possible. Definitely don't want to be too serious."

**Michael Williams

**Founder, A Continuous Lean

Day 2: New York, September 7, 2012

"I think that when done well, a fashion show can be the most compelling, inspirational, amazing thing. It's a feeling I don't get very often. To me they're filled much more with anxiety than anything else. I'm glad to be on the other side of it, not having to actually work one."

**Dao-Yi Chow

**Owner and co-founder, Public School

Day 2: New York, September 7, 2012

"I've been going to shows probably for like nine or ten years now. The thing I miss most is just going to other people's shows. Now I never get to go out and see anybody else's presentation because I'm so crazed with ours. It's a bummer."

Johan Lindeberg

Founder, J. Lindeberg and BLK DNM

Day 2: New York, September 7, 2012

"I look at accessories every day: Obviously I have my beard, my glasses, and a tattoo of my daughter's drawing. I have my things. Then I wear either a coat, my biker jacket, or a blazer. So I'm very straightforward, in my way of dressing."

**Caroline Issa

**Ecutive fashion director, Tank Magazine

Day 1: New York, September 6, 2012

"New York Fashion Week is the best combination of getting your big brands and what their directions are next to the young, exciting talent. It's a good time for New York fashion."

**Chris Bosh

**Power forward, Miami Heat

Day 1: New York, September 6, 2012

"Fashion Week is a great excuse to dress up, and you get to see creative minds put together ensembles of new and old trends."

**Michael Williams

**Founder, A Continuous Lean

Day 1: New York, September 6, 2012

"The fact that celebrities are coming to shows makes sense, from a marketing standpoint. But I do think it's hard to be a celebrity and go to a show and not feel a little weird. The seating has not evolved—awkward tiny seats. For example, someone like Rick Ross would need multiple seats, as his stature (professionally and logistically) should afford him. He's a large man in all aspects."

Dao-Yi Chow

Owner and co-founder, Public School

Day 1: New York, September 6, 2012

"My favorite go-to piece right now is my hat. I can't really wear glasses or sunglasses, they give me a headache. It's almost like an Amish hat, with a leather band—the icing on the cake."

Johan Lindeberg

Founder, J. Lindeberg and BLK DNM

Day 1: New York, September 6, 2012

"During Fashion's Night Out designers engage themselves and connect with people. I'm all for every brand having their own culture and strength and Fashion's Night Out is a way for you to communicate your brand—show who you are, what kind of music you like, who you are connected to… Brand is not just about the product, it's also about the culture."

"I kind of have no idea how widespread the massive American brands communicate, especially because I live in London. I hosted the J. Crew FNO party Friday night. There were these incredible teenagers coming into the shop and taking pictures, and I don't know if it's recognition from the campaign or what, but it's kind of bizarre to see them."